Principal / Associate Asbestos ConsultantPut your technical expertise to work where it matters. Join Tetra Tech and play a vital role in protecting people’s health, improving building safety and delivering trusted asbestos consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects, with opportunities to work internationally.Purpose & Scope of the RoleAs a Principal / Associate Asbestos Consultant, you’ll bring your technical knowledge and professional experience to the safe management of asbestos across a wide range of property types and environments. Combining office-based and site-based responsibilities, you’ll deliver high-quality, compliant consultancy services for clients across the South of England. Based in the Home Counties, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to varied projects, including international assignments.Your Impact in this positionYou’ll help protect building occupants, workers and the wider public by delivering accurate surveys, air monitoring and technical reporting. Working collaboratively with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll provide trusted technical advice, ensure regulatory compliance and support the safe delivery of asbestos-related projects. Your expertise and attention to detail will help maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and service.Core CapabilitiesAsbestos Surveying: Undertake management, refurbishment and demolition surveys, reinspections and sampling across a diverse range of buildings, ensuring accurate findings and reliable asbestos management information.Air Monitoring & Testing: Deliver a comprehensive range of monitoring and testing services, including background, leak reassurance, smoke, visual, personal and reoccupation testing, alongside four-stage clearances.Asbestos Removal Management: Monitor asbestos removal activities, ensuring contractors work safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, industry guidance and established procedures.Technical Reporting: Produce clear, accurate and technically robust reports, translating findings into practical information that supports confident, informed client decisions.Client & Team Collaboration: Develop strong client relationships, communicate technical information effectively and demonstrate the initiative to manage workloads independently while contributing positively to a wider team.Training, Qualifications & ExperienceYou’ll hold BOHS P402, P403 and P404 qualifications, or equivalent, with proven experience in asbestos surveying and air monitoring. Five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths, are required; an HND or higher qualification is advantageous. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential. Security clearance and background checks may be required for certain contracts.Working EnvironmentThe role is primarily based in London and the Home Counties, with travel across the South of England and potential international opportunities. A combination of office-based and site-based work is expected, with flexibility to meet project and client requirements. Hybrid, remote and flexible working arrangements, including expected office attendance, can be discussed with the hiring team.Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day roleAdditional InformationOrganization: 784 TCE
Principal / Associate Asbestos Consultant in London employer: Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for hydrogeologists looking to make a meaningful impact in the groundwater and geothermal sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have opportunities to develop your project management and leadership skills while working on diverse projects across Great Britain and Ireland. The company promotes a collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity, ensuring that every team member can contribute to sustainable solutions in a flexible and hybrid working setting.
